Imposes a moratorium on new data center permits; requires PSC to minimize data center impacts on electricity and gas rates; applies provisions to.

New York S09144 imposes a moratorium on issuing permits for new data centers until regulations are in place. It requires the Public Service Commission to issue orders minimizing data center impacts on electricity and gas rates for residential, commercial, and industrial users. The bill mandates an environmental impact report on data centers, covering topics like electricity consumption, land use, water consumption, electronic waste, and pollution. It also applies certain provisions to the Long Island Power Authority. The moratorium does not apply to modifying existing permits.

Imposes a moratorium on new data center permits; requires PSC to minimize data center impacts on electricity and gas rates; applies provisions to.

New York S09144 imposes a moratorium on issuing permits for new data centers until regulations are in place. It requires the Public Service Commission to issue orders minimizing data center impacts on electricity and gas rates for residential, commercial, and industrial users. The bill mandates an environmental impact report on data centers, covering topics like electricity consumption, land use, water consumption, electronic waste, and pollution. It also applies certain provisions to the Long Island Power Authority. The moratorium does not apply to modifying existing permits.